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All Posts Tagged ‘2016’

The Infinite 3, Chenin Blanc 2016, Coastal Region, South Africa, Wine Casual
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June 14, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

The Infinite 3 Chenin Blanc 2016 – Drink the Color Yellow

The Infinite 3, Chenin Blanc 2016, Coastal Region, South Africa

Tasting Note: Drink the color yellow with this ultimate of most-limited releases that has personality and structure.[Read more]

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La Motte, Chardonnay 2016, Franschhoek, South Africa, Wine Casual
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May 27, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

La Motte Chardonnay 2016 – Aptly Captures White-Burgundy Style

La Motte, Chardonnay 2016, Franschhoek, South Africa

Tasting Note: A white-Burgundy-inspired chardonnay that aptly captures the modeled style.[Read more]

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Maison, Single Vineyard Reserve Chenin Blanc 2016, Franschhoek, South Africa, Wine Casual
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May 25, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Maison Single Vineyard Reserve Chenin Blanc 2016 – Balance Between Fruit & Oak Character

Maison, Single Vineyard Reserve Chenin Blanc 2016, Franschhoek, South Africa

Tasting Note: A chenin blanc with balance between fruit and oak that delivers a ripe, but restrained version of the grape similar to a fine, white Bordeaux but at a much more affordable price.[Read more]

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Stellenrust, Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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May 20, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Stellenrust Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2016 – Pucker-Worthy with Some Midpalate Depth

Stellenrust, Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Tasting Note: A pucker-worthy, indigenous-yeast fermented chardonnay with some midpalate depth.[Read more]

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De Trafford Wines, Chenin Blanc 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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May 12, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

De Trafford Wines Chenin Blanc 2016 – Bright, Yet Reserved

De Trafford Wines, Chenin Blanc 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Tasting Note: Medium-intensity gold in color this wine has a nose of green apple and blossom.[Read more]

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Delheim, Wild Ferment Chenin Blanc 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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May 8, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Delheim Wild Ferment Chenin Blanc 2016 – Indigenous-Yeast Fermented Chenin

Delheim, Wild Ferment Chenin Blanc 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Tasting Note: Pale-intensity lemon in color, this wine has an aromatic nose of lychee, lemon citrus and green apple.[Read more]

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L’Avenir, Single Block Chenin Blanc 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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May 6, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

L’Avenir Single Block Chenin Blanc 2016 – Buttery with a Long Finish

L’Avenir, Single Block Chenin Blanc 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Tasting Note: Medium-intensity gold in color, this wine has a nose of vanilla and clove baking spice, green apple, quince and pear compote.[Read more]

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Warwick Estate, The White Lady Wooded Chardonnay 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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May 1, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Warwick Estate The White Lady Wooded Chardonnay 2016 – An Elegant White Wine

Warwick Estate, The White Lady Wooded Chardonnay 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Tasting Note: An elegant, white-Burgundy-inspired white wine.[Read more]

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B Vintners Fire Heath Chardonnay 2016, Walker Bay, South Africa, Wine Casual
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April 25, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

B Vintners Fire Heath Chardonnay 2016 – A Creamy Chard

B Vintners Fire Heath Chardonnay 2016, Walker Bay, South Africa

Tasting Note: Medium-intensity lemon in color this wine has a nose of green apple and vanilla baking spice.[Read more]

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Waterkloof, Seriously Cool Cinsault 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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April 8, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Waterkloof Seriously Cool Cinsault 2016 – Panache & Elegance Dripping

Waterkloof, Seriously Cool Cinsault 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Tasting Note: A grape varietal with panache and elegance dripping.[Read more]

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